Posted by Hopper on 19/01/2017 05:27:20:
Loctite 567 pipe sealer with Teflon is designed to be low shear strength and therefor easy to remove.
I did not see exactly what your application was but if it is just an air compressor for the workshop etc thread tape will be fine as long as it is kept away from the first turn or so of thread.
Have you actually undone a joint made with it Hopper ?
The problem is a mix of things, I noticed the problem when I changed the pipe tail on the back of the 3 in 1 welder to a male euro coupler. Bit's of tape. Despite it's price they have fitted a mesh fitter into the tail on the welder so shouldn't be a problem but I plug the compressor into other things that wont have that. Ok the filter I have fitted will take those out. I may need to change things round as I have gone the simple way. Euro connector from the argon regulator and flow gauge and also straight from the compressor for cutting.
The problem seems to be that the female part is distorted to make the seal so may not need anything at all but as it's only over a couple of threads it can cut the tape. Also tape about 6mm wide would be easier to use. I had no luck finding any but the tape could still get cut.
I have the la co slick tight now ordered from screwfix before I noticed wickes keep it at the same price. It's a very thick ptfe paste. So thick it might be "interesting" to use but I get the impression that the general idea is to simply wipe any excess off so will try adding a band around the area where the taper meets the female part.
One thing I like about the la co is they haven't gone to any trouble to seal the bottle so if I do any compression fittings in n years time it may well still be ok –
Providing it works on those. It's not too good on parallel threads according to wickes but tape is usually fine for those on taps etc.
John
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Edited By Ajohnw on 19/01/2017 13:48:55